Bestselling author Nelson DeMille dead at 81 after cancer battle
Best-selling author Nelson DeMille died at 81 years old.
DeMille died from stage four esophageal cancer on Tuesday, the New York Post confirmed.
The Long native was known for his action-packed novels like ‘Plum Island’ and ‘Charm School.’
His family wrote in a statement to the New York Post: ‘Nelson fought a valiant nine-month battle with esophageal cancer,
‘True to form, he faced this ordeal with courage, grace, and good humor. We are grieving, but also celebrating his wonderful life and his lasting legacy as a father, friend, and storyteller.’
Best-selling author Nelson DeMille died from stage four esophageal cancer on Tuesday evening
DeMille published 17 best-selling novels throughout his career
He wrote 23 novels throughout his life and 17 of them were best-sellers.
His first novel, ‘By the Rivers of Babylon,’ was published in 1978. The last one he published was ‘Blood Lines’ in 2023.
He was born on August 23, 1943, according to the author’s official website.
DeMille holding a copy of his novel ‘The Cuban Affair,’ which was published in 2017
DeMille attended Elmont Memorial High School, where he played football and ran track.
He went on to study at Hofstra University for three years.
Before he went on to pursue writing, DeMille served in the army. He went to Officer Candidate School and became a Lieutenant from 1966 to 1969.
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